Mark 14:47

Perhaps shame led Mark to conceal the fact that it was Peter who cut off Malchus’ ear, evidently in a misdirected attempt to cut off his head (cf. John 18:10). Peter’s lack of prayer resulted in a lack of poise that contrasts sharply with Jesus’ behavior. He had not only boasted too much (Mark 14:29; Mark 14:31) and prayed too little (Mark 14:37; Mark 14:40-41), but he also acted too violently.